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IFA says outbreak of bluetongue 'must not derail cattle trade'

Jan 25, 2026 08:09
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IFA says outbreak of bluetongue 'must not derail cattle trade'

A case of the virus has been identified on a cattle farm in east Wexford.

The IFA says Ireland's first outbreak of bluetongue must not derail the cattle trade.
A case of the virus has been identified on a cattle farm in east Wexford.

The Agriculture Minister says it will have a knock-on effect on live exports, with additional costs and logistical issues required depending on the country of destination.
President of the Irish Farmers' Association, Francie Gorman says the outbreak needs to be contained immediately:

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